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NEWSLETTER
May 2007
Volume 4, Number 5
More New Magazines
Annual Spring Book Sale
Main Library Tour
After School Anime Feature: Negima Magic 101
Highway Robbery: The Rise, Fall & Collapse of Boston's Big Dig
Film Feature: The Last King of Scotland
Teen Power Yoga
125th Anniversary Concert & Reception: The Stuart Highland Pipe Band
What's Cooking @your Library: Food for Life 2
Meet the Author: Stephen Puleo
Film Feature: The Bothersome Man
Drop-in Book Groups
Monthly Book Discussions
May Exhibit: Quincy Public Schools Faculty & Student Artwork
May Events for Children
What's New in the Library's Collection / New DVDs
Recommended Reading
Calendar of Events
Friends of the Library
Subscribe to the Newsletter
Back Issues
Contact Us
More New Magazines
The following magazines have recently been added to the Main Library collection. You can find these and other current magazines for adults in the Richardson building.
Boston Common
Since its September 2005 launch, BOSTON COMMON has become a dynamic, indispensable guide to the best that Boston has to offer in the worlds of art, beauty, business, culture, dining, entertainment, fashion, interior design, jewelry and watches, nightlife, philanthropy, politics, real estate, sports, and travel. Featuring a classic oversized, glossy presentation, BOSTON COMMON publishes five issues annually.
New England Antiques Journal
A monthly magazine for antiques professionals and enthusiasts whose lifestyles center around antiques and older homes. Every issue is packed with feature articles, popular columns, information about antiques shows and auctions, news from antiques clubs, and more. Coverage focuses on our region, but also looks at the world of antiques nationally and internationally. Everything from collectibles to museum quality items and from what's hot on the market, to where's the best place to find it. Design ideas, care and restoration tips, and vintage homes are to be found, too.
SmartMoney, The Wall Street Journal Magazine
With the refreshing clarity and provocative wit that characterizes The Wall Street Journal, SmartMoney presents practical yet highly imaginative ideas for saving, investing, and spending, plus regular coverage of technology, automotive and lifestyle subjects including areas such as upscale travel, fashion, fine wine, music, food and more. In all cases, we stress consumer service with action-oriented information.
Spring Book Sale
Don't miss the Friends of the Library Annual Spring Book sale. Books, videos and audios for adults and children will be for sale, with prices starting at 50 cents. On Sunday, buy materials for $2 a bag (bags provided). Proceeds from the Friends book sale are used to sponsor museum passes and a variety of events for adults and children. Sale dates and times are:
Friday, May 4, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday, May 5, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday, May 6, 1:30 - 4 p.m.
If you are a member of the Friends, or would like to join, come to the Friends of the Library Preview Sale on Thursday, May 3 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Main Library Tour
Take a guided walk through an architectural jewel in the heart of Quincy--and find out what's there for you--at a free orientation tour of the Main Library on Saturday, May 5 at 10:00 a.m. All ages are welcome to join the orientation tours. Interpretation in Cantonese and Mandarin will be provided.
After School Anime Feature: Negima Magic 101
The anime series Negima Magic 101 will be screened on Tuesday, May 8 at 2:00 p.m. at the Main Library.
Vampires, robots, sorcery…and that's all before gym class! Wizard-in-training Negi Springfield is only 10 years old, but he also happens to be the newest English teacher at the all-girl Mahora Academy. Too bad his advanced academics and magical powers can't prepare him for the chaos of being surrounded by dozens of Junior High girls!
This program is intended for teens aged 13 and older and is not suitable for younger audiences.
Highway Robbery: The Rise, Fall & Collapse of Boston's Big Dig
It began in the 1970s with a mere scribble on the back of an envelope and ended as the American traffic jam of the century, costing some $15 billion along the way. Get the inside scoop on the Central Artery/Tunnel Project at this free presentation on Tuesday, May 8 at 7:00 p.m. at the Main Library.
Join Boston Globe reporter Sean P. Murphy for a crash course on the most expensive--and most elaborate--highway project in America. From its early conception through five gubernatorial administrations beginning with Dukakis, to the Fort Point Crossing, the leaks and the ceiling collapse, this is the story of politicians, union workers and commuters who have been shoveling the Big Dig's dirt for over 30 years. After a chronological presentation of the key players and events of this megaproject, Murphy will answer audience questions only he can answer from his years of extensive research.
An award-winning investigative reporter and editor, Sean P. Murphy has spent the last 20 years breaking stories on the Big Dig, including the state's failure to hold Big Dig contractors accountable in 2003, and the cause of the ceiling collapse in 2006. A law school graduate and member of the Massachusetts Bar, Murphy uses the state public records law to access government documents for his stories. He has taught journalism courses at several local colleges and universities, most recently classes on investigative reporting at Tufts University, Boston University, Suffolk University, and Eastern Nazarene College.
Film Feature: The Last King of Scotland
Come to a free screening of the acclaimed film The Last King of Scotland on Thursday, May 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the Main Library.
As the evil Ugandan dictator Idi Amin, Forest Whitaker gives an unforgettable Oscar-winning performance in The Last King of Scotland. Powerfully illustrating the terrible truth that absolute power corrupts absolutely, this fictionalized chronicle of Amin's rise and fall is based on the acclaimed novel by Giles Foden, in which Amin's despotic reign of terror is viewed through the eyes of a Scottish doctor who arrives in Uganda in the early 1970s to serve as Amin's personal physician. His outsider's perspective causes him to be initially impressed by Amin's calculated rise to power, but as the story progresses, The Last King of Scotland turns into a pointed examination of how independent Uganda (a British colony until 1962) became a breeding ground for Amin's genocidal tyranny.
Running Time: 121 Minutes. Rated R.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library.
Teen Power Yoga
School, papers, teachers, parents, work, friends, girlfriends, boyfriends, sisters, brothers...enough drama! Start your weekend out right by de-stressing, relaxing, and getting toned at a special free yoga program just for teens at the Main Library. Sessions will be held on four consecutive Friday afternoons at 3:00 p.m. from May 11 to June 1 and will be instructed by Aimee Bates of The Get Fit Solution.
This program is for both guys and girls and space is limited, so sign up today! Register for all four weeks at the reference desk (second floor), send email to quref@ocln.org or call 617-376-1316.
Teen Power Yoga is a Quincy Families Fit for Life program, funded by a grant from the Americans for Libraries Council.
125th Birthday Concert & Reception: The Stuart Highland Pipe Band
Join us to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the Thomas Crane Public Library at a public reception and free concert on Saturday, May 12 at 2:00 p.m. at the Main Library.
The Thomas Crane Public Library was first dedicated on May 30, 1882 with a parade and reception for the citizens of Quincy. 125 years later, the Friends of the Thomas Crane Library invite you to celebrate this historic date with a special performance of Celtic music by The Stuart Highland Pipe Band.
The concert encompasses a wide variety of traditional and
contemporary pieces from Scotland, Ireland, Canada, and the
United States. Enjoy marches, strathspeys and reels featuring
the full pipe and drum corps, as well as duets featuring small
pipes, tin whistle, and bodhran. If the weather is fine, the
concert will be held on the lawn (bring a chair or blanket!).
Otherwise, the concert will be held in the Richardson building.
Refreshments will be served.
 The Stuart Highland Pipe Band of Wilmington, Mass., led by pipe major Adam Holdaway, has entertained audiences throughout the Boston area, the Eastern United States and Canada. In 2004, the band won the North East Pipe Band Championship for the second year in a row, and in 2005 won the Eastern United States Pipe Band Championship. Recent performances include the Parade of the Cadets for the Tall Ships in Boston, and concerts on the common in Wilmington and at the National Heritage Museum in Lexington.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library.
What's Cooking @your library: Food
for Life, Part 2
Research shows that as much as 50% of all cancer may be diet related. The right food choices can reduce your risk of developing cancer--and help you beat the disease after it has been diagnosed. Find out how healthy eating can also be deliciously simple at Food for Life 2: Discovering Dairy Alternatives & Planning Healthy Meals on Sunday, May 20 at 2:00 p.m. at the Main Library. This program is a follow-up to the March Food for Life program, which focused on low-fat foods and dietary fiber.
When humans consume dairy products, it causes some worrisome biological changes in the body. Learn more about the health reasons to avoid dairy products, what dairy alternatives are available, how to get calcium from plant foods, and taste some delicious creamy, low-fat, dairy-free dishes.
Planning nutritious, delicious and filling meals can be tricky. Learn how to plan and prepare well-balanced meals from the "New Four Food Groups", which include whole grains, legumes, vegetables, and fruit.
The Food for Life nutrition and cooking program was designed by physicians, nutrition experts, and registered dietitians at The Cancer Project, a non-profit organization committed to teaching people about the benefits of a healthy diet for cancer prevention and survival. The Food for Life program offers real recipes and shows you how to prepare simple delicious healthy meals at home.
Registration is required for this program. For more information or to register, call 617-376-1316, email quref@ocln.org
or stop by the Main Library reference desk on the top floor.
Sponsored by The Cancer Project and the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library.
Meet the Author: Stephen Puleo
Meet author Stephen Puleo and delve into the richly engaging history of Boston Italians' earliest years on Tuesday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m. at the Main Library.
 Puleo, author of Dark Tide: The Great Molasses Flood of 1919, will discuss his recently released book, The Boston Italians: A Story of Pride, Perseverance and Paesani, which chronicles Boston's Italian immigrants. Discover how this ethnic group managed to transform themselves into Italian Americans during the Depression and World War II after their initial battles against poverty, illiteracy and prejudice. Understand more about their vibrant heritage as Puleo follows the trajectory from their early beginnings to the present day, including a discussion on today's most influential Boston Italian Americans.
Puleo's presentation will be preceded by a brief general meeting of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. All are welcome at this free event. Copies of The Boston Italians will be available for purchase.
Film Feature: The Bothersome Man
Attend a free screening of the recently released film The Bothersome Man on Thursday, May 24 at 7:00 p.m. at the Main Library.
Forty-year-old Andreas arrives in a strange city with no memory of how he got there. He is presented with a job, an apartment--even a wife. But before long, Andreas notices that something is wrong. Andreas makes an attempt to escape the city, but he discovers there's no way out. Andreas meets Hugo, who has found a crack in a wall in his cellar. Beautiful music streams out from the crack. Maybe it leads to "the other side"? A new plan for escape is hatched. Running Time: 95 Minutes.
"Delightfully droll sophomore feature by Norwegian helmer Jens Lien creates a surreal dystopia that's only a taupe-colored shade from a realist depiction of contemporary Scandinavia."--Leslie Felperin, Variety
Although this film is not subject to rating by the Motion Picture Association of America, it is not recommended for ages under 17 without parental permission. Films for the series are obtained through the library's membership in Film Movement, the exclusive distributor of curator-selected films from the world's top film festivals, including Cannes and Sundance.
Drop-in Book Groups
 COOKING WITH BOOKS @Adams Shore Branch
Love to cook? Love to read cookbooks? Join other food lovers on the second Monday of each month to review new cookbooks, share favorite recipes, and perhaps take a turn at cooking something for others to sample. This group meets from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Adams Shore Branch Library, 519 Sea St., Quincy. On May 14, we'll talk about SLOW COOKING. You are invited to bring a favorite recipe to share.
For more information, call 617-376-1325.
 LET'S TALK @North Quincy Branch
Drop in and find out about great new and tried-and-true books the library has on a variety of popular topics such as gardening, cooking and travel. Library staff will highlight a different subject each month on the first Tuesday evening of the month from 7:00-8:00 p.m. You are also invited to share YOUR favorite books and other resources on this month's topic, or any other good books you've come across lately. On May 1, Let's Talk MISCELLANEA. For more information, call 617-376-1320.
BOOK CHAT @Wollaston Branch
If you like to read and enjoy talking about books, drop by and join other readers for an informal chat about books on the third Wednesday of each month. The next meeting is Wednesday, May 16 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. For more information, call 617-376-1330.
BOOKED FOR LUNCH @Main Library
Read any good books lately? Looking for something new to read? Bring a brown bag lunch--or grab a sandwich or salad at the library café--and join other readers for an informal conversation about books on the first Friday of each month. The next meeting is Friday, May 5 from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. in the Main Library atrium. The group meets near the café--just look for the brown Booked for Lunch sign on the table. Drop in anytime and check out this friendly group!
Monthly Book Discussions
 FRIDAY MORNING BOOK DISCUSSION
This book discussion group usually meets on the second Friday of each month at 9:30 a.m. As a convenience to parents with small children, the group will meet in the Main Library Children's storytime room and little ones are welcome. Age appropriate activities will be available to entertain the children while we talk. Adult readers of all ages are welcome to participate, with or without children!
On Friday, May 11, the group will discuss Grace by Linn Ullmann. Copies of the book are available at the Main Library Children's Room desk. For more information, call Julie at 617-376-2411.
 WEDNESDAY EVENING BOOK DISCUSSION
This group meets the third Wednesday of each month from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the
Main Library. On Wednesday, May 16, the group will discuss Lucy by Jamaica Kincaid. Copies of the book are available at the Main Library checkout desk. New members are welcome to join anytime. For more information, call Megan at 617-376-1331.
 THURSDAY EVENING BOOK DISCUSSION
This group meets the first Thursday of each month from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the
Main Library. The focus of this group is non-fiction books of local and regional interest. On Thursday, May 3, the group will discuss A Death in Belmont by Sebastian Junger. Copies of the book are available at the Main Library checkout desk. For more information, call Will at 617-689-8320.
May Exhibit
Quincy Public Schools art faculty will exhibit their works from May 7 to 18 in the Coletti Reading Room on the first floor of the Thomas Crane Public Library, 40 Washington St., Quincy.
QPS student artwork will be on display from May 21 to June 1 in the Coletti Reading Room. A public reception will be held on Monday, May 21 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Library's ground floor atrium.
May Events for Children
STORYTIME WITH MICHELLE
Join storyteller Michelle Andrews for stories, songs, rhymes, and more for children aged 2-5 accompanied by an adult on Saturday, May 5 at 10:00 a.m. at the Main Library. No registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library.
GYMBOREE ON THE GO
Join Quincy Family Network and Thomas Crane Public Library for some dance, music and fun, as we welcome Gymboree Music on the Go, for children 2-4 years of age accompanied by an adult. This special program will be held for six consecutive Tuesdays, beginning May 8, at the Adams Shore Branch, 519 Sea St. Quincy.
Registration is required, limited to Quincy residents only. Sign up for one of the two sessions being offered: 9:30-10:15 a.m. or 10:30-11:15 a.m. To register, call Joan at 617-479-8181 x169.
SATURDAY FUN FOR LITTLE ONES: Mother Goose & Little Bo Peep
Mother Goose and Little Bo Peep return in this special program for children aged four and younger, accompanied by an adult, on Saturday, May 12 at 10:00 a.m. at the Main Library. No registration required.
125th BIRTHDAY CONCERT & RECEPTION: The Stuart Highland Pipe Band
Join us to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the Thomas Crane Public Library at a public reception and free concert for all ages on Saturday, May 12 at 2:00 p.m. at the Main Library.
The concert encompasses a wide variety of traditional and
contemporary pieces from Scotland, Ireland, Canada, and the
United States. Enjoy marches, strathspeys and reels featuring
the full pipe and drum corps, as well as duets featuring guitar,
tin whistle, and small pipes. If the weather is fine, the
concert will be held on the lawn (bring a chair or blanket!).
Otherwise, the concert will be held in the Richardson building.
Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Friends
of the Thomas Crane Public Library.
ENGLISH/CHINESE STORYTIME WITH MICHELLE
Bring your child to a free English/Chinese drop-in storytime on Saturday, May 19 at 10:00 a.m. at the Main Library. Join storyteller Michelle Andrews for stories, songs, rhymes and crafts for children ages 2-5 accompanied by an adult. This special storytime will be interpreted in Cantonese and Mandarin. No registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library.
MAD SCIENCE: SUPER STRUCTURES
This Mad Science of Greater Boston workshop gives children insight into the world of architects and engineers. The children will discover the strengths of triangles, cylinders and arches. They'll see how triangles and arches provide the greatest support in construction as they experiment with these two shapes and use them to strengthen and reinforce structures. Then they will embark on an exploration of the rigidity and stability of structures, from the Dixie cup that supports dozens of times its weight, to teetering Jenga towers. Finally, the children will have a chance to apply the knowledge they've gained when they attempt to build an "earthquake-proof building".
Two sessions of this program will be held on Saturday, May 19 at the Main Library. There will be a 10:00 a.m. session for children ages 7 and older and an 11:15 a.m. session for ages 4-6.
Registration is required, beginning Monday, May 7. Stop by the Main Library Children's Room or call 617-376-2411 to register. Due to space limitations, this program is limited to Quincy residents. Sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library.
PHOENIX BOOK CLUB
This book discussion program for children in grades 5-8 meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Main Library, beginning in October. Please register early so you will have plenty of time to read the book. Stop by the Main Library Children's Room or call 617-376-2411 for more information or to register.
NIGHT OWLS BOOK CLUBS
These book discussion and activity groups for children in 3rd and 4th grades meet monthly at 7:00 p.m. at the Main Library, beginning in October. Night Owls 3 (for 3rd graders) meets on the second Monday of each month. Night Owls 4 (for 4th graders) meets on the third Monday. Stop by the Main Library Children's Room or call 617-376-2411 for more information or to register. Space is limited.
Friends of the Library
Become a Friend of the library! Your Friends membership fee ($10 for individuals, $15 for families) helps support museum passes and events for all ages. For more information about
the Friends, go to the Friends
of the Thomas Crane Public Library page or pick up a brochure at the library.
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